Peru to the Repechage: Wives of Peruvian national team players celebrate victory over Paraguay

A night that Peruvians will never forget. The 'Blanquirroja' managed to beat Paraguay 2-0, thus securing their fifth place (playoff zone) in the standings of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. The team led by Ricardo Gareca has half a ticket to the World Cup and will have to face the winner of Australia vs. Arab Emirates.

After the defeat to Uruguay, with controversy over the alleged missed goal of Miguel Trauco, the fans wanted to remove the thorn and this became a reality at the National Stadium, thank you Gianluca Lapadula and Yoshimar Yotún, who made more than 30 million Peruvians jump for happiness with his goals.

Once the sporting event was over, attendees celebrated with joy the triumph of the Peruvian national team and the popular 'Bambino de los Andes' was moved to tears singing 'Contigo Peru'. In addition, and as expected, memes were not long in coming on social networks.

In the middle of this party, the football players' couples celebrated the victory of Peru with tender messages on their platforms. One of them was Alessandra Cordero, wife of Yoshimar Yotún, who wrote: “Congratulations on the triumph, guys! I love you, love of my life. Proud of you, today and always.”

Pamela López, wife of Christian Cueva, also took a few minutes to profess her love for the popular 'Aladino'. “Forever, my 10. Glory to God,” he wrote. Soon after, she was seen celebrating with the footballer over a couple of glasses of beer.

Although she was unable to attend the National Stadium, Claudia Díaz celebrated the triumph of the 'Bicolor' from home and in the company of the two children she has with Pedro Gallese , goalkeeper of the Peruvian national team. “That's how I love you, Peru,” she posted after congratulating her partner through a video call.

Ana Siucho, wife of Edison Flores; Andrea Cordero, wife of Renato Tapia; Francesca Carranza, wife of Carlos Cáceda; and Alessandra Cordero, wife of Yoshimar Yotún, came together to celebrate the good performance of the national team.

WHEN AND WHERE WILL THE REPECHAGE MATCH BE PLAYED?

Peru took fifth place in the leaderboard of the South American Qualifiers. This place gives her the option to play the playoff against the winner of the Asian Qualifiers for a spot in Qatar 2022 and will do so next June. The rival will come out of the one who is victorious between the United Arab Emirates and Australia.

It has not yet been defined exactly, but it will most likely be done on 13 or 14 June. It will be played in the host country of the next world cup (Doha) and the winner will be defined in a single match. This match will be played after the UAE vs Australia, which is scheduled to be played a week before (June 7) to be played in Doha.

DANIELA DARCOURT SANG THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

Dressed in the 'Bicolor' t-shirt, the 25-year-old salsa boat surprised attendees and players by appearing on the playing field to sing the National Anthem. When she finished singing, the interpreter of 'Señor Mentira' encouraged the fans to continue supporting the 'Blanquirroja'.

“Up, family! “, shouted the salsera at the excitement of the Peruvian fans and players, who have been extremely excited by the number of people who came to the stadium to show them that they were next to them in good times and bad.

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